FISH AND PLAY THE SENIOR ANGLER WAY

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1 February 2018 Volume 43 Issue OFFICERS PRESIDENT Tony Smock VP SALTWATER Barbar a Gatt uso FISH AND PLAY THE SENIOR ANGLER WAY A line from your President.. The first of many exciting Senior Anglers functions for 2018 is already behind us. The Freshwater group enjoyed a week of camping and fishing at Lake Yucaipa near San Bernardino. I am sure we are all eager to hear the fish stories generated by this outing. VP FRESHWATER Albert W ilson RECORDING SECRETARY Anitra Gehrk e CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Karen Tayl or TREASURER Betty All en DIRECTORS COMMUNI TY EVENTS Hank Sk aja HISTORIAN Dave Gehrke MEMBERSHIP Cher yl Br andstr om PROGRAMS Ken Harrison PUBLIC RELATIONS Ken Harris on OPPORTUNITY DRAWING Mike Spri nger PAST PRESIDENT Larr y J auert The next two months will be a whirl wind of outings, beginning with the campout at Lake Morena, February This is always a great place to go because we have the use of the large, enclosed gazebo, and some of the largest trout ever caught at a club event have come from this lake. Then comes the trout challenge at Lake Poway. This is the last lake in our area to stock the famous tail walker trout from Nebraska, so hopefully we will see some nice fish caught by our members. That will be followed by what is always the most popular outing of the year, the campout on the beach at San Onofre, March This year we plan to include a saltwater fishing trip out of Dana Point during our stay. Five days after San Onofre we will move on to Lake Isabella, March to participate in probably the largest trout derby in the State. This next meeting, on February the 9th, will be a sweet experience. You will have a chance to bid on some delicious pies, cakes, cookies and candy, just in time for Valentine s Day. This is a great club fund raiser, so please remember to bring your favorite homemade baked goods or delicacies to donate to the auction. Check with Monique Smock if you have any questions, and don t forget your sweetie. Our program director, Ken Harrison, has a great guest speaker for us this month, Captain Joe Cacciola. He is a 1/3 partner with the new Oceanside Sea Center and Captain of the Sea Star. He offers private group charters for sport fishing, whale watching and floating marine science labs. He also assists grieving families plan burials at sea. He will be telling us about the Ocean Sea Center, and giving us insight into this season s sport fishing in our local waters. Tony Smock President So Many Fish...So Little Time

2 Programs Captain Joe Cacciola, of new Oceanside Sea Center landing, will be the featured speaker at the February meeting. Capt. Joe, as recreational anglers know him, will talk about his new company, which recently took over the old Helgren s Sportfishing docks at Oceanside Harbor. Joining forces at the Sea Center are Capt. Ernie Prieto of the Chubasco II, and scientists from the Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research. The team has combined forces to bring to the North County an exciting visitor-serving facility focused on ocean fishing, education, and conservation. Being the weekend of love, Valentine s weekend, Capt. Joe will share an alternative way of remembering love ones that have passed on, with a memorial at sea. Capt. Joe believes that the oceans are the life force of the planet and are all inter-connected. If one scatters ashes at sea, they can instantly re-connect with their loved one by visiting any sea shore in the world, said Cacciola. Capt. Joe s boat, Sea Star, preforms beautiful at-sea tributes for loved ones, and is the only memorial charter that coordinates with the military so that deceased vets receive full military honors. Fresh Water UPCOMING TRIPS Lake Morena February 12 17, 2018 Bob and Karen Taylor will be Wagon Masters. We ll be heading out a few days after the meeting this month. Looking forward to some big fish and warm nights in the gazebo. San Onofre Beach March Will Cozzens is handling this fun trip. If you want to go and have not signed up, call him before the meeting so that he can try to reserve a spot for you. There is one cabin rental available, so let him know if you want that. As Tony Smock and Barbara Gattuso mentioned, a saltwater fishing trip out of Dana Point is being planned. Lake Isabella March21-27,2018 Bob and Priscilla Melton will be Wagon Masters for this outing. The Taylors will continue to take signups at the February meeting. As soon as you reserve, let the Meltons know your site number. You can contact them at (661) or mapamelton@att.net For camping reservations: Lake Isabella Kern River KOA Highway 178, Weldon, CA Be sure to tell them that it s for Senior Anglers at the discounted rate: $30.00 for full hookups $35.00 for pull throughs 20% off cabins. (The cabins go for about $66 so that would be about $53 a night). The Lake Isabella Fishing Derby is Friday March 24 Sunday March 26. We will be there a few days early so we have time to scout out the fishing areas before the derby starts. To sign-up for the fishing derby, go to 2

3 Fresh Water (continued) TRIP REPORT LAKE YUCAIPA FISHING.POKER..CAMPFIRES FUN Wagon Masters Dave and Anitra Gehrke welcomed new members Dan and Patti Englebrecht and Frank and Pat Mancha. Assistant Wagon Master Mac McGregor ran the Fish Derby.There were lots of fish, but except for Mac, we had trouble catching them. He pulled in half of the 12 fish that were caught. 1st place to Bob Taylor 2 pound 7.0 ounces., 2nd place to Mac McGregor for 1 pound 7.2 ounces, and 3rd place to Dan Englebrecht for 1 pound 4.9 ounces. Seventeen campers enjoyed the good weather, great food and some good outings. The ladies went on a Sketchers excursion one day which of course, included lunch out. There was also a golf day and a couple of evenings out to dinner, and some great campfires. NEW CLUB RECORD Larry Jauert set a new a SAE club species record, on Crooked Lake, FL. on 1/16/2018. This 10 lb. 5 oz. Large Mouth Bass was caught on artificial plastic bait. Congratulations Larry! FISHING CHALLENGES Here are some pictures from the December Fishing Challenge 3

4 Fresh Water (continued) The January 4 Fshing Challenge at Lake Wohlford was well attended, with about 16 showing up to fish together. The Challenge winner was Bob Taylor with a 1 lb oz. trout. Cheryl Brandstrom took second place and also had a nice limit See details about the February Challenge at Poway Lake below. Albert Wilson Freshwater Vice President Senior Anglers of Escondido s 4th Trout Challenge /18 Season Thursday, February 22 nd Lake Poway Lake Poway Road in Poway Now the Home of Huge Nebraska Tailwalkers 6:00 am to weigh-in by 12 noon Reminders: $3.00 Senior Fishing Permit No Calif. Fishing License Required Discounted Senior Boat - $22 Permits and boat rental purchased at Concession Store Lake entry fee of $10 waived if purchasing fishing permit Poway plants 1,500# of trophies on Feb. 21 st $5.00 Challenge Entry Fee. Cash Award for First Place If over 10 registered, First and Second Place cash awards Weigh-in no later than 12 noon (strictly enforced) Look for our banner at picnic area Lunch Provided by Hank & Janet Skaja ($5.00 to cover cost) Please sign up in advance, at February 9 th meeting, or contact: Ken Harrison, califcomedy@aol.com, Cheryl Brandstrom, cbrandstrom58@gmail.com, Al Wilson, VP of Freshwater, colleen-w@sbcglobal.net

5 Salt Water Fishing has transitioned to mostly bottom fish. Lots of good tasting sculpin on half day boats and a few yellowtail in the kelp. We are planning a 1/2 day Dana Wharf SW trip during the San Onofre campout. I have 9 names thus far. Please let me know if you are interested in this trip. See Freshwater, Page 2 for details on this outing. Don't forget to get your fishing license and new line on your reels. Spring will be here soon and the Reds season will be open 2/28. Dana Landing on Mission Bay is having a tackle show/ Mini Fred Hall on 2/18 from 7 AM to Noon. Fun day!! Del Mar Fred Hall Show is 3/ Another Fun Day!! Club Events Barbara Gattuso Salt Water Vice President FEBRUARY BAKE SALE Feb 9th Come one, come all! Bring your favorite baked item, your wallet and your sweet tooth. This is fun event with great benefits to the club and it s members. Bring your favorite baked item and we ll raffle it off to the highest bidder. Since it is Valentines Day right around the corner, it s a perfect time to get some sweets for those sweet people in your life. For more information contact this year s Bake Sale coordinator, Monique Smock. VEIJAS TRIP Happy Angler Drink On our November trip to Viejas, some members enjoyed the Drink of the Month, served at Viejas Buffet. Thanks to member Annetta Mabrey for getting the recipe from the bartender. Just in case you d like to try it.. In a Highball glass with crushed ice: Bourbon 1 Shot Amaretto ½ Shot Sweet & Sour ½ Shot Fill with Cranberry Juice 5

6 Membership 2/12 Dan Engelbrecht 2/14 Jim Davidson 2/16 Warren Estes 2/19 Henry Skaja 2/24 Glen Foss 2/24 Patti Engelbrecht New members: Evan Miller Larry and Jeannie Cusack Jeff Routsong Dan Custer 2/2 Dave & Julie Miller 2/14 Dale & Sally Burlington 2/14 Al & Lois Ashuckian 2/14 Lloyd & Donna Turrentine January Attendance Award Lunch at the The Soup Plantation went to Linda Perdue Greeter for February???? Greeters Please everyone, I m looking for Greeters for Please see me at the back table to sign up. We have no one for February. Could one of you come in a little early and do this for the February meeting? Sunshine Cheryl Brandstrom Membership Two of our ladies made hospital visits this month; Anitra Gehrke and Jan Kerdus. Blessing to you both. Stay well in February! Your Sunshine Gal, Marge Lovelady Sunshine 6

7 Calendar of Events 2018 * * Feb 9 Captain Joe Cacciola Bake Sale Feb Lake Morena Freshwater Campout Feb 22 Fishing Challenge Lake Poway Freshwater Mar 8 Fishing Challenge Lake Wohlford Freshwater March 9 - Pure Fishing * March San Onofre Beach Saltwater Campout March Lake Isabella Freshwater Campout March Fred Hall Show April 13 Speaker: Ernie Cowan * April 14 Youth Day Community Event April19 Fishing Challenge Dixon Lake Freshwater April Kiwanis Trout Derby Dixon Lake Community Event April19 Fishing Challenge Dixon Lake Freshwater May 11 May 28-June 2 Pinezanita/Cuyamaca Campout Freshwater Campout June 8 July 13 July 18 Club Picnic Dixon Lake Club Event August 10 August 22 Fish Fry Dixon Lake Club Event Sept 14 Sept June Lake Campout Freshwater Campout * * Oct 12 Oct Pinezanita/Cuyamaca Campout Freshwater Campout Oct 30-Nov 4. Cabo Trip Nov 2-8 Santee Lakes Freshwater Campout Nov 9 Nov Fall Feast/White Elephant Sale Club Event Nov 30 Viejas Bus Trip Club Event * Dec 5 Awards Banquet and Holiday Party Club Event *New or changed event. FISH AND PLAY THE SENIOR ANGLER WAY 7

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